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Saints owner Tom Benson back in New Orleans after being released from West Virginia hospital

Payton & Bensons: Saints training camp 2014

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks with the Bensons during the third day of training camp at the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia on Sunday, July 27, 2014. (Michael DeMocker, Nola.com / The Times-Picayune)
(Michael DeMocker)

White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. -- New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson returned to New Orleans Tuesday night after being released from a West Virginia hospital.

Saints spokesman Greg Bensel said Benson was "doing great" and had already gone to his office on Wednesday, but he would not attend the Saints' preseason opener at St. Louis on Friday and would likely remain in New Orleans until the Saints return from West Virginia on Aug. 14.

Benson, 87, underwent knee surgery in the spring. He had a fall from a podium at the May NFL owners' meetings a week later. Benson had to go to the hospital to be treated for a concussion after the fall, but was deemed fine and allowed to go home.

Saints coach Sean Payton said he has enjoyed having Benson as a visitor at camp.

"I'm sure they will get him the right care," Payton said. "He is someone who we stay on top of. His energy being here has been fantastic."